Carpet Fibre Types

The type of fibre used effects the cost, performance and look of a carpet. Traditionally Wool carpets are regarded as the best however many of the synthetics have improved, providing excellent wear resistance. Be sure to inspect samples carefully to make sure you are getting the look and feel you are after.

Wool Carpet

Wool carpets have a most luxurious feel. Wool’s unique fibre structure makes it durable and hardwearing, so wool carpets keep their appearance longer. Wool carpets can feel cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Wool has innate stain resistance properties, allowing spills to be cleaned more easily. It is also flame retardant and acts as an insulator, helping to reduce ambient noise. For more information on wool carpets, click here to go to the Woolmark website.

Wool Blend Carpet

Blend carpets are made up of varying percentages of wool and synthetic fibres, offering the resilience and durability of nylon fibres with the natural appearance and luxurious feel of wool. Used often in Cut Plush Pile and Twist Pile the nylon component helps to reduce shedding of short fibres.

Nylon Carpet

Nylon is regarded as a highly versatile fibre extremely resistant to stains provided they have been properly treated. Carpets made with nylon/synthetic fibres provide long-term resilience, durability and great colour choice.

Polyester Carpet

Polyester is ideal for light use around the home offering a soft plush carpet feel, at an affordable price.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene carpet has excellent colourfastness properties with the incidence of sunlight and ozone fading greatly reduced, it also contains anti-static properties and provides value for the budget conscious consumer.